Smoking Addiction & Recovery Support Group

The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...

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bfcavender 06/16/2009

Hello to best group of people I know. Today is the first day of my quit, however, yesterday I started reading Allen Carr's book and he said it was important to continue to smoke until I finished the book....what am I suppose to do?

deleted_user 06/16/2009

If you have already quit do not start smoking again. I think if you read the first chapter he says do not start smoking again.

I read the book about 1 month into my quit and it was a great help to me although I had already started my quit.

deleted_user 06/16/2009

I had already quit and it didn't matter. He's just saying don't feel pressured to quit just because you are reading the book. My advice, stay quit.

aeris7 06/16/2009

I agree. Same situation as Dun; I read the book about a month into my quit and it contributed to my success in staying quit.

deleted_user 06/16/2009

I haven't read the book but I'm with the rest, if today's the day, stick with it!!!

Best wishes!!!

debraccc 06/16/2009

yes I agree with Brian just stay quit. The book is going to help you with the psychological addiction and teach you how to take back control of your life.
Its so great to see you back. Yell if you need help because we are here to help you.
Hugs
Deb

littlemac 06/16/2009

Please stay quit, he says in the book to stay quit.
I just read it this weekend and this is day 56 for me. It's a good book to read. I hope it helps you stay quit. Good luck!

forerica 06/16/2009

Stay quit and you will still benefit alot from the book. It helped me tremendously w/the attitude about stopping. You're doing the right thing- have no doubt!!!!

deleted_user 06/17/2009

i THINK ITS FINE THAT YOU STOPPED....keep the quit and keep the reading!!!!

grannie 06/17/2009

Keep your quit. I didn't read the book for months after I quit.

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